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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.76, 812.52 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.76, 812.52 and 441.12 is: 608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.76 : 812.52 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.76/812.52 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.76x = 812.52 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.76x = 358,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,418.82/588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.77

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